AT LEAST 10 people were killed when a car bomb exploded on the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus yesterday.

Buildings collapsed, electricity lines were ripped down and vehicles were wrecked in the devastation.

A second car bomb went off in another area of the city and local reports said there were many casualties. Later, anti-government activists claimed Syrian jets launched 60 airstrikes against rebel targets around the country.

Residents inspect damage caused by the explosion

Yesterday was supposed to be the fourth and final day of a UN-backed ceasefire to coincide with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.